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A sighting of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., chatting with Mickey Mouse, wand in hand, felt almost cathartic.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Toasty ocean temperatures have been linked to a great white shark sighting in Newport Beach that prompted a temporary beach closure Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

My friend was shamed for reporting a coyote sighting in her desert neighborhood on Nextdoor and took the post down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

If you’re more than five minutes away from a sighting, odds are you’ll be too late.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

I strain my eyes, hoping for another gray whale sighting.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy